BPO Tourism Queen

 Traevents beauty tilt returns after 5-year hiatus

 By Earl D.C. Bracamonte 

After five long years, the BPO Tourism Queen pageant is back with the meaningful traditions it created in 2019. This year marks the return of the much-anticipated quest that highlights the diversity, inclusiveness, and vibrant spirit of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry's LGBTQIA+ queens.

At the launching ceremonies, the 2019 court welcomed some of the contenders for the 2024 title. Reigning queen Pia Nepomuceno, who represented the TSA company will.go down the pageant's history as its longest reigning titleholder. Her court is comprised of 1st runner-up Pia Recto (who represented 24/7 In Touch) and 2nd runner-up Jayem Huavas (who represented Infocom Tech). The ladies has, since then, moved to other BPO entities.

BPO Tourism Queen is a platform that showcases creativity, individuality, and cultural pride of professionals in the BPO sector.

Half of the contenders graced the launch event at the Winford  Hotel Manila, wearing different versions of the Philippine terno.  These were:

- Bharbz Madrigal (Las Piñas)

- Jash Tebong (Parañaque)

- Naffi Gumama (Manila)

- Kendra Moises (Mandaluyong)

- Nikie Arevalo (Antipolo)

- Jessy Guay (Pasig)

- Nicole Canlapan (Sta. Rosa)

- J.C. Nocum (Las Piñas)

The contenders will be competing in the National Costume, Talent, and Evening Gown categories.

"We've been in the tourism business for the past twelve years. We create safe spaces for everyone. Next year, we will unveil the Mr. & Miss BPO pageant," shared Katherine Portugal, founder and organizer of the BPO Tourism Queen search.

This event brings together BPO companies and their employees in a shared mission to promote the country's breathtaking tourist destinations. Winners will be collaborating with non-government organization's (NGOs) dedicated to advocacy on eco-sustainable tourism initiatives.

The BPO Tourism Queen 2024 finale will unravel at the Grand Ballroom of Winford Hotel Manila on October 12.